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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
8
Iowa health reports diphtheria cases through February 17 total 24 this year, less than half of 60 reported for the same period in 1939. Officials say the downward trend continues from 1939 except for April.
A survey shows 843 425 camera water treatments given to 87 500 patients at Excelsior Springs over recent years. Of these, 48 837 had rheumatic diseases including arthritis neuritis and rheumatism, with 44 440 receiving relief. Medical Bureau Hall of Waters invites information.
About 55 of Iowa The Patrol attend a two week refresher course begun February 19 at Fort Des Moines army post barracks with 58 more to follow March 4. The program emphasizes public speaking first aid and highway safety with Drake University cooperation. Patrolmen study during days and sleep in barracks with night lectures and demonstrations detailing accident response and medical aid.
Burlington dominated the Cardinals 73 to 33 as Washington’s Chuck led scorers with 13 points and McCartney propelled Burling ton with 17. Tipton visits Friday to settle scores after a 61 68 loss in Maquoketa.
Primrose Orrock, 19, one of Britain's leading song birds, has received over 300 marriage proposals from British Tommies, French Poilus, and officers after entertaining troops during a tour of France.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Darbyshire and daughter Marie of Crawfordsville shopped in town this morning. Clarence Logan and Mrs Logan visited Iowa City with Gladys Helmer, a University Hospital patient, and Jesse Winga is reported well. Cacil Hedges returned from a month in Tampa Florida with Washingtonians wintering there including Harry McCall Wahneetah Ingalls Nell Sampson Pearl Whistler and Glen Coward.
Riverside high school boys and girls both lost to Springdale on Monday night. Riverside girl Dorothy Meeks scored 22 of the team’s 30 with 6 free throws and a field goal. Springdale boys led from start to finish, taking the game on Riverside’s floor.
Mrs. J. I. Kunath hosted thirteen Navaho club members and three guests yesterday afternoon. A no two course luncheon was served by Mrs. Kunath with assistance from Mrs. K. Bo Hammer and Mrs. Ed Sullivan.
Mae Murray testified in Los Angeles over a $1,000 monthly suit against her ex husband. She said she never kissed her 13 year old son Koran on the lips claiming she wanted him to have his first emotional kiss from his future wife. The boy remains in Albany custody with a New York woman until Murray can establish a home.
In Columbus Junction on February 20 the junior high declamatory contest results were announced. Oratorical: Janet Cook first with no competitor. Dramatic: Joan Huston first, Carolyn Davis second. Humorous: Marjorie Woodruff first, Irene Rees second. Judges: Mrs T KE Perry, Mrs R W Merritt, Miss Clara Robertson.
A string of brief notices lists Lancaster visitors including Rodney Mayhew and many out of town shoppers from Crawfordsville and Ainsworth. Several locals travel to Waterloo Des Moines Atlantic City and Chicago for extended visits duties church events and business. A water rent notice offers a 10 percent discount for early payment at the City Clerk.
Eight members of the British Women's League of Health and Beauty, all potato addicts, travel to seaside towns to counter the belief that potatoes cause weight gain.
Norma Norene Pace infant daughter of Rev J Lynn Pace and Mrs Pace died shortly after birth at Mercy hospital Iowa City. Funeral services were held at the Pace home Conesville with burial in Conesville cemetery. Surviving are the parents and a four year old sister. The Rev Pace pastors Conesville and Columbus Junction Evangelical Reformed churches.
Fragmentary note notes Greeks shaved heads and let beards grow and wore ragged clothing. No dates or places provided.
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